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Treatment and Rituximab.

My day at the Rheumatology Day Unit didn't go well today, one hour in treatment and I began to feel unwell, had the shakes, became weak and started throwing...

My day at the Rheumatology Day Unit didn't go well today, one hour in treatment ...

•13 years ago

Diet and Food Tips

Diet [This Self-Help booklet was written in first-person by Sjögren’s syndrome patient Dona Frosio] Your physician will tell you if you need a special...

Diet [This Self-Help booklet was written in first-person by Sjögren’s syndrom...

•13 years ago

'It makes me want to fight harder': Venus Williams speaks out about shock diagnosis that forced her out of U.S.Open.

Venus Williams, 31, has spoken out about the autoimmune disease that caused her to drop out of the U.S. Open yesterday minutes before she was due to go on...

Venus Williams, 31, has spoken out about the autoimmune disease that caused her ...

•13 years ago

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Over the last week or two I have noticed that my cheekbones feel funny, almost like a tingling sensation (similar to when you get too much sun) It's not all...

Over the last week or two I have noticed that my cheekbones feel funny, almost l...

•13 years ago

A CRY FOR HELP

As many of you are only too aware the doctors can only do so much for us and it’s really up to us to 'help ourselves” 6 years ago my symptoms worsened...

As many of you are only too aware the doctors can only do so much for us and it’...

•13 years ago

Are there any complications of Sjögren's syndrome?

Rarely, you can develop complications such as:. •Infection of the salivary glands. •Corneal ulcers: dry eyes can lead to infection and the development of...

Rarely, you can develop complications such as:. •Infection of the salivary glan...

•13 years ago

What are the treatment options for Sjögren's syndrome?

You may be referred to a number of different specialists when you are diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome depending on the parts of your body that it affects....

You may be referred to a number of different specialists when you are diagnosed ...

•13 years ago

Can Sjögren's syndrome be prevented?

So far, it does not seem that Sjögren's syndrome can be prevented. More research is needed into the factors that actually cause a person to start forming the...

So far, it does not seem that Sjögren's syndrome can be prevented. More research...

•13 years ago

What is the outlook (prognosis) of Sjögren's syndrome?

Sjögren's syndrome is not usually life-threatening. Some people may only notice mild symptoms such as mild dry eyes and a mild dry mouth. Other people develop...

Sjögren's syndrome is not usually life-threatening. Some people may only notice ...

•13 years ago

Hello from England

I was diagnosed with Sjogrens secondary to Scleroderma 2 years ago ... I also have Raynauds, underactive thyroid, Lichen Sclerosus, Lichen Planus, Chronic...

I was diagnosed with Sjogrens secondary to Scleroderma 2 years ago ... I also h...

•13 years ago

Does anyone suffer from swollen Lymph nodes?

•13 years ago

Need advice on dry nose, what do you use?

•13 years ago

Hi, I have today been told I have Sjögren's Syndrome,

The uk thyroid support group recommended you. I have had an under active thyroid since January and today been told I also have Sjögren's Syndrome and wondered...

The uk thyroid support group recommended you. I have had an under active thyroid...

•13 years ago

How much does your consultant know about Sjogren's Syndrome?

Sometimes its like talking to a brick wall when consultants are concerned. Are they too vague with their information? Are they actually listening to us?...

Sometimes its like talking to a brick wall when consultants are concerned. Are ...

•13 years ago

Are you having problems sleeping?

I am consently having sleeping problems. I take Amitriptyline but it rarely works for me. What do you use and does it work...I'm exhausted!!!

I am consently having sleeping problems. I take Amitriptyline but it rarely wor...

•13 years ago

Sharing experiences

happy to come across your association.I am a Cameroonian suffering from sjogrens syndrome and would like to share experiences with fellow sufferers in...

happy to come across your association.I am a Cameroonian suffering from sjogrens...

•13 years ago

What do you use for Dry Mouth and the side effects of dry mouth?

Because of the dry mouth I also tend to get many mouth ulcers, sore throat, sore gums and discomfort associated with dental work. I have been using Difflam...

Because of the dry mouth I also tend to get many mouth ulcers, sore throat, sore...

•13 years ago

How is Sjogren's Syndrome diagnosed?What is your story?

Sjogren's Syndrome can produce a variety of complaints. As a result, people with this disorder may need to see various medical proffesionals, such as their...

Sjogren's Syndrome can produce a variety of complaints. As a result, people wit...

•13 years ago

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Welcome to The Australian Sjogren's Syndrome Association. What is Sjogren's Syndrome?

Hello and Welcome to The Australian Sjogren's Syndrome Association. Please feel free to write blogs on your experiences with Sjogren's Syndrome or you may...

Hello and Welcome to The Australian Sjogren's Syndrome Association. Please feel...

•13 years ago

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